2018
Allison Takacs
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2019
Benjamin Schenk
University of San Diego School of Law
2019
Alejandra Escobar
University of Illinois The John Marshall Law School
End of Year Foundation Report (2017) and Goals for 2018
2017 was, again, an important and diverse year for the Leesfield Family Foundation. Our contributions, grants and scholarships continue to assist the less fortunate and deserving students, victims of natural disasters and community activities with efficient and rapid response. Our continued support for Americans for Immigrant Justice allowed us to co-sponsor the 21st Annual Awards…
2017 activity for the Leesfield Family Foundation
In the first six months of 2017, the Leesfield Family Foundation ramped up its activities, contributions and community involvement. At the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in Boston, the Foundation awarded its 26th and 27th Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship to Heather M. Schneider and Gina Rosemarie Simeone. Heather is a recent graduate with honors…
Leesfield Family Foundation – 2016 – In Review
This was an important and active year for the Leesfield Foundation as it expanded its reach nationally, while continuing our commitment to important local organizations and needs. Our biggest event this year was the Foundation’s major gift to the construction of the Lotus House. The Lotus House/Sundari Foundation is specifically committed to the care and…
LFF joins the Lotus House in celebrating
upcoming construction of state-of-the-art shelter.
LFF joins the Lotus House in celebrating upcoming construction of state-of-the-art shelter. Miami, November 30, 2016 – This was an important and active year for the Leesfield Foundation as it expanded its reach nationally, while continuing our commitment to important local organizations and needs. Our biggest event this year was the Foundation’s major gift to…
Ira Leesfield recognized for his long term dedication to help the less fortunate
On Friday, July 22, 2016, at its annual convention held in Los Angeles, California, the American Association for Justice (“AAJ”), the nation’s largest trial lawyer organization, recognized Ira Leesfield for his extraordinary, consistent and long term dedication to help the less fortunate Americans and the South Florida community through difficult times. The organization’s prestigious Trial…
Ira Leesfield honored by the Anti-Defamation League
Miami attorney Ira Leesfield received the “2001 Jurisprudence Award” from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) at the Annual Jurisprudence Award Luncheon. His ongoing commitment to human rights, civil liberties and public interest litigation is exemplified by his appointment to the U.S. Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in 1998 by President Clinton, who will present the…
Leesfield Family Foundation announces its 2016 major grant to Lotus House/Sundari Foundation – Making Dreams Come True
Miami, FL – On November 12, 2016, the Lotus House/Sundari Foundation held their biggest fund raising gala benefitting the construction project of the Lotus House. The event took place at the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, located in the Miami Wynwood Art District. LFF was a proud “Dreams Really Do Come True” sponsor for this…